CANBERRA, ACT, April 29 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force Editor's note:Images available via Hightail A Californian man appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court yesterday (28 April, 2025) charged with allegedly importing 15kg of cocaine in his black suitcase. The man, 28, came to police attention on Sunday (27 April, 2025) after he arrived at Melbourne Airpor...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Queensland exporters invited to shine * Applications for the 35th Premier of Queensland's Export Awards open today. * Winners will progress to the Australian Export Awards. * The awards are delivered in partnership withAustrade. The Crisafulli Government is encouraging Queensland exporters to showcase their products a...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Primary Industries The Honourable Tony Perrett Queensland fishers reel in grants totalling $400,000 * $400,000 awarded to commercial, charter and recreational fishing groups. * Investment to support adoption of industry-leading practices. * Funding delivers opportunities for young people and communities. The Crisafulli Government has delivered $400,000 for fishing initiatives to s...
Belconnen, ACT, April 29 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a collision between a car and motorcycle on Wentworth Avenue this morning. About 10.40am (Tuesday, 29 April 2025), police and emergency services received reports of a collision between a green and black Kawaski Ninja motorcycle and a blue Toyota RAV4 at the intersection of Brisbane Avenue and Wentworth Avenue, Barton. The 21-year-old male motorcyclist was trea...
Belconnen, ACT, April 29 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: A 33-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing last month. About 8.40pm on 30 March 2025, the man attended his former partner's home in Chapman. While there, the man allegedly began arguing with a neighbour before pulling out a knife and stabbing him several times. He then allegedly struck his former partner and kicked her in the face before taking her mobile phone and fleeing the scen...
Belconnen, ACT, April 29 -- ACT Policing issued the following media release: An 18-year-old woman will face court tomorrow after allegedly threatening a man with a screwdriver. About 1:13pm today (29 April 2025), police received multiple reports of an altercation between a group of people and tradesmen working in the city. Police attended City Walk and arrested an 18-year-old woman near the Merry-Go-Round and recovered a screwdriver that will be alleged the woman used to threaten a man known ...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 28 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Integrity The Honourable Deb Frecklington Government moves to save crime DNA samples * Legislation to be amended to ensure DNA samples aren't destroyed. * Samples caught up in Labor's DNA Debacle will be retained for up to seven years to ensure victims have access to justice. * Crisafulli Government committed to clearing the forensic tes...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 28 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training The Honourable Ros Bates Revitalised Jobs Queensland Board to strengthen State's skilled workforce * A dynamic, seven-member Board will reinforce Jobs Queensland's dedication to develop Queensland's skilled workforce. * Economist and current Board member Dr Michael Drew will be Chair, while retired school principal Deirdre von Guilleaume will r...
CANBERRA, ACT, April 28 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release: This is a joint release between the Australian Federal Police and Queensland Police Service Editor's note:Vision is available via Hightail A Queensland man is expected to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today (28 April, 2025) over the alleged discovery of almost 20kg of drugs, as well as ammunition and fireworks, inside a commercial premises in Newstead. The Manly West man, 50, was charged on 19 Mar...
BRISBANE, Queensland, April 28 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement: JOINT STATEMENT Premier and Minister for Veterans The Honourable David Crisafulli Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation The Honourable Andrew Powell Brisbane hosts southern hemisphere's largest international trade show * Crisafulli Government welcomes delegates to the 45th Australian Tourism Exchange 2025 (ATE25). * Queensland tourism operators will ...